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Bardenay and Bardenay Distillery continue to make waves with awards and media spotlights! Discover what’s new, explore our rich history, and see what others are saying about our craft selections. As you dive in, kick back with one of our signature spirits for the perfect complement to a relaxing read.
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BARDENAY RESTAURANTS
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Fodor's Expert Review: Bardenay
—Fodors Travel
First there were brewpubs, now here's a restaurant–distillery, where the the fixings for the inventive cocktails, like the...
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CDA Location Profile
—Spokane Inlander
As the nation’s first restaurant distillery, Bardenay’s innovative history and talent in the kitchen has provided...
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BW LUNCH BUNCH: HEY, BARDENAY
—Boise Weekly, May 23, 2024
You may not know this, but Bardenay, that stalwart flagship of a restaurant/bar/distillery that anchors itself...
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Find: Hot Buttered Rum at Bardenay
—Idaho Press—Boise Weekly, November 17, 2022
Picture this: It's a snowy winter day, the wind scurrying snowflakes in white dustdevils as you come into a cozy...
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The Oldest Distillery In Idaho Is A Culinary Masterpiece
—Only In Idaho, July 26, 2022
Did you know Idaho is home to the nation’s first restaurant and distillery? For more than 20 years, Bardenay, with locations...
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Best Restaurants in Boise: A Local's Guide to Gastronomic Greatness
—WeKnowBoise.com, April 14, 2022
Boise’s restaurant scene has flourished in the last few years, bringing the Treasure Valley a variety of incredible eateries...
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Out-Jakes: Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery
—Jake Blanchard "Out-Jakes" Ep. 8, August 10, 2021
Welcome to the facinating world of craft spirits! In this episode: Jake chats with Kevin Settles, founder of Bardenay in Idaho.
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OUT-JAKES: KEVIN SETTLES
—Jake Blanchard "Out-Jakes" Ep. 42, May 3, 2021
Kevin Settles owns Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery serving (3) locations in Idaho. He shares his journey in being one of the first...
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Boise Drinks: From Berry to Bottle
—Idaho Press—Boise Weekly, Updated July 16, 2020
Hovering over his two 37.5-pound bags of Washington-grown blackcurrants, Bardenay Distillery Manager, Scott Probert looked like the proverbial kid...
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BARDENAY OWNER APPLIES TO BUILD NEW EAGLE RESTAURANT
—Boise Dev, October 2, 2019
The owner of Bardenay Restaurant and Distillery will soon open a new Treasure Valley eatery in Eagle. Kevin Settles applied to the City of Eagle to...
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Boise: Not Predicting Idaho’s Future, Reinventing It
—JonnyJet.com, September 24, 2018
Move over America’s hip cities, here comes Boise. Really more of a big town, Boise is an ultra-walker-friendly desert oasis, both in floral and cultural...
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The Top Restaurants in Boise, ID
—TheCultureTrip.com, May 10, 2017
Boise, the state capital of Idaho, has a vibrant and varied restaurant community typified by relaxed dining, locally sourced produce and classical Northwestern cuisine...
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15 Delicious Ways To Eat Like The Locals Do In Idaho
—Only In Idaho, November 7, 2016
Whether you're visiting a place for the first time or are ready to settle down permanently, it takes time to understand the ins and outs of the local...
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Drink in Some Stunning Views at Bardenay
—Spokesman-Review, May 11, 2011
The shiny copper distilling equipment and stainless steel storage tanks at the entrance of the restaurant provide a glimpse of what’s inside...
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In Coeur d’Alene It’s Bardenay Time
—KXLY, March 20, 2008
COEUR D’ALENE — A new and unique restaurant called The Bardenay has opened its doors in the Riverstone development in Coeur d'Alene...
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Bardenay at Riverstone Impressive Place
—Spokesman-Review, June 30, 2007
There’s a bit of a social stigma with dining solo. Last week, I decided to pop down to Riverstone and check out the new Bardenay Restaurant...
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Bardenay
—Idaho Press—Boise Weekly, January 12, 2005
My mother spent hours cutting mounds of parsley to make her tabouli salad. She was so excited when we purchased a Cuisinart...
BARDENAY DISTILLERIES & SPIRITS
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You Asked: What is being built by the Riverside Hotel in Garden City
—Boise Dev, September 23, 2024
A high-profile new building is going up along Chinden Blvd. at 31st St. in Garden City, prompting several readers to ask what’s being built...
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Gin Review: The Gin is In
—TheGinIsIn.com
The nose is strongly juniper. A little bit of alcohol vapor smell, but pleasant, inviting, and quite gin like. As its intended to be...
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Tis The Season for Rum
—IdaHome Magazine, Winter 2023-24
I’m never one to turn away a gorgeous craft cocktail, especially something warm and spicy during snowy winters in Idaho...
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Growth of Garden City attracts a well-established distillery to the area
—KTVB, August 22, 2023
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — Several Treasure Valley cities are seeing a significant amount of growth with new apartments...
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Bardenay Wants to Open Garden City Restaurant, Distillery
—Idaho Statesman, August 22, 2023
Garden City is known locally for its breweries and wineries, but a distillery with a restaurant might be on the way, too...
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New Bardenay Location Could Go in Near Popular Garden City Hotel
—Boise Dev, August 18, 2023
Bardenay already has restaurant and distillery locations in Boise, Eagle, and at the Boise Airport. And now...
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The Spirits of Idaho
—IdaHome Magazine, Summer 2023
With July as Idaho Spirits Month, the spotlight shines on the Gem State’s rich history of spirits. Our distilleries produce award-winning...
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Bardenay: America’s First Distillery Pub
—North American Brewers Association, March 20, 2019
In Boise’s Historical District, Kevin Settles and Dave Krick have established America’s first distillery pub in December 1999...
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Bardenay Distillery Keeps the Spirits Alive Through Tasting, Tours and a Great Martini
—The Boise Beat, August 8, 2017
For those who love beer, there are scores of breweries in the Treasure Valley. Wineries too are common on the Sunnyslope Wine Trail. For those who...
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Bardenay London Dry Gin
—Sip Magazine, August 15, 2014
Bardenay’s distillery location in Boise was once an empty warehouse on the Historic Basque Block and in 2010, the first cocktails...
COYNE'S RESTAURANT
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Coyne’s Restaurant to Be Opened in Eagle By Bardenay Owner
—Idaho Statesman , October 9, 2019
Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery in Eagle has a popularity problem. Crowds jam-pack the noisy nightspot just off Eagle Road, eagerly ordering...
BARDENAY ESOP
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Bardenay & Coyne’s sold to employee trust; company ‘happy, healthy, and ready to grow
— BoiseDev, January 6, 2022
Another long-running local business changed ownership – putting its future in the hands of employees and setting up a way to benefit workers when they retire...
BARDENAY IN THE COMMUNITY
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Bardenary Owner Joins Idaho Human Rights Commission
—Idaho Business Review, January 28, 2013
Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has appointed Kevin C. Settles, owner of Bardenay Restaurants and Distilleries, to the Idaho Human Rights Commission for a three-year...
BARDENAY IN PRINT
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Culinary Trends: Bardenay
—Published in 2008
Originally published in a Culinary Trends magazine, Linda Mesinga writes about the history of Bardenay Distilling’s name, its unique atmosphere, and how Bardenay spirits are made.
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Cheers: Distilling a Dream
—Published in May 2006
Originally published in a Cheers magazine, Donna Crecca writes about Bardenay Distilling’s old-school charm and history, with a detailed perspective that highlights all aspects of business.
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American Brewer and Distiller: The Buyers Guide Edition
—Published in April 2001
Originally published in the American Brewer and Distiller magazine, this buyer’s guide features Bardenay Distilling as one of the best spirit-makers in the U.S.
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American Brewer and Distiller: The New Distillery Pubs
—Published in January 2001
Originally published in an American Brewer and Distiller magazine, Alan Moen dives deep into the history and founding of Bardenay Distilling.
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Market Watch: Make Way for Distillery Pubs
—Published in October 2000
Originally published in a Market Watch magazine, Terri Allan writes about Bardenay Distilling’s offerings, history, and business.
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Historical Signing of Senate Bill
—July 1, 1999
Governor Kempthorne signed Senate Bill 1118 which allowed distillery and retail by-the-drink ownership.
BARDENAY AWARDS
BARDENAY RESTAURANTS
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Food & Dining – Best All-Around RestauranT
—Idaho Press—Boise Weekly, July 28, 2022
The “see or be seen” patio beckons yielding into a cooler yet bright lofty interior with an old world feel. The expansive bar and welcoming energy...
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Best of Boise 2020: Best Eagle Restaurant
—Idaho Press—Boise Weekly, July 15, 2020
Bardenay is one of the most storied brands in the Treasure Valley food and drink scene. In 2000, it made history when it served the first American cocktail...
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2024 Best Award Winners – Nominee, American Restaurant in the Panhandle
—Idaho’s Best
We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2024 Idaho’s Best Awards as selected by Idaho residents! For more details, see the...
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2023 Rose Awards – Spirit of Hospitality
—Visit Boise
The ROSE Awards is an opportunity for us to celebrate the people in our hospitality industry who go above and beyond to create memorable...
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Wine Spectator Awards – Award of Excellence
—Idaho Statesman, July 10, 2019
If you’re a wine drinker, choosing a restaurant involves more than food. That’s where the annual Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards come in handy...
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The Best Martini of 2018 in the U.S.
—Spirit Hunters, October 16, 2018
The best Martini of 2018 already has a favorite, and its maker is the Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery, announced Boise Weekly...
BARDENAY DISTILLERIES & SPIRITS
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Bronze Medal Review – Cassis Fruit Liqueur
—Tastings.com, August 18, 2023
Bardenay Cassis Fruit Liqueur won a Bronze Medal in the Fruit Liqueur category…
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Bronze Medal Review – Ginger Spiced Rum
—Tastings.com, March 22, 2023
Bardenay Ginger Spiced Rum won a Bronze Medal in the Spiced Rum category…
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Silver Medal Review – Vodka
—Tastings.com, February 14, 2023
Bardenay Vodka won a silver medal for their vodka in the unflavored category...
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Bronze Medal Review – Lemon Vodka
—Tastings.com, January 30, 2023
Bardenay Lemon Vodka won a Bronze Medal in the Flavored Vodka category…
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Silver Medal Review – Rum
—Tastings.com, September 1, 2021
Bardenay 5 Year Old Limited Release Rum won a Silver Medal in the category: Rum (Aged More Than 3 Years)...
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Gold Medal Review – Rye Whiskey
—Tastings.com, August 1, 2021
Bardenay Bottled In Bond Rye Whiskey won a Gold Medal for exceptional straight rye whiskey in 2021...
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